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Cream of Wheat vs. Beef sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cream of Wheat and Beef sticks

  • Cream of Wheat is richer in Vitamin A, Iron, and Folate, yet Beef sticks are richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Beef sticks is 104% higher.
  • Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Snacks, beef sticks, smoked.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Contains more IronIron +45.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1185%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1323.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~68mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 46% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 15% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +209.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.2%
Contains more WaterWater +341.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1068.5%
Contains more FatsFats +20566.7%
Contains more OtherOther +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
46% 45% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61930.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3198.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat Beef sticks
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of Wheat Beef sticks Opinion
Calories 62kcal 550kcal Beef sticks
Protein 1.84g 21.5g Beef sticks
Fats 0.24g 49.6g Beef sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg Beef sticks
Net carbs 12.48g 5.4g Cream of Wheat
Carbs 13.08g 5.4g Cream of Wheat
Cholesterol 0mg 133mg Cream of Wheat
Magnesium 6mg 21mg Beef sticks
Calcium 64mg 68mg Beef sticks
Potassium 20mg 257mg Beef sticks
Iron 4.96mg 3.4mg Cream of Wheat
Sugar 0.07g Beef sticks
Fiber 0.6g Cream of Wheat
Copper 0.043mg 0.13mg Beef sticks
Zinc 0.17mg 2.42mg Beef sticks
Phosphorus 18mg 180mg Beef sticks
Sodium 102mg 1531mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 773IU 250IU Cream of Wheat
Vitamin A 232µg 13µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Cream of Wheat
Manganese 0mg 0.086mg Beef sticks
Selenium 3.5µg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.141mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.436mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 4.54mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 0.328mg Beef sticks
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 0.205mg Cream of Wheat
Vitamin B12 0µg 1µg Beef sticks
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cream of Wheat
Folate 62µg 0µg Cream of Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.038g 20.8g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 20.47g Beef sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.42g Beef sticks
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.184mg Beef sticks
Threonine 0.058mg 0.832mg Beef sticks
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.818mg Beef sticks
Leucine 0.139mg 1.473mg Beef sticks
Lysine 0.047mg 1.518mg Beef sticks
Methionine 0.034mg 0.454mg Beef sticks
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.801mg Beef sticks
Valine 0.089mg 0.95mg Beef sticks
Histidine 0.042mg 0.53mg Beef sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Beef sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cream of Wheat
35%
Beef sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
58%
Beef sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.762g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients
  2. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.